Nic Dowd and wife donate to local organizations for children with sensory needs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Former Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd and his wife, Paige, have donated $30,000 to local organizations focusing on children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing needs. The donations will support KultureCity in establishing a new sensory room at Capital One Arena and provide sensory kits for guests. Dowd's Crowd, a foundation started by the couple, enhances the experience for kids attending live hockey games by offering tools to manage sensory overload. Dowd expressed the aim to create a welcoming environment for families, allowing them to enjoy games together.
- •Donation of $30,000 to KultureCity and So Kids SOAR.
- •Sensory kits provided free at Guest Services during games.
- •Capital One Arena will feature a new sensory room.
- •Dowd aims to create enjoyable experiences for families with sensory needs.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Former Capitals Center Nic Dowd & Wife Paige Donate To Local Organizations, Sensory Room To Be Included At Capital One Arena
"Though Nic Dowd's tenure with the Washington Capitals came to an end in March, he's still making an impact in the D.C. area.
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